lol amazingly, there are well-thought and educated individuals who persist (and resist!) in the US

Ahh I was worried they would lose functionality completely so that’s better than nothing, but also not what people originally paid for when they bought these products.

Google sure does love to kill projects don’t they?

You’re right, there are often good alternatives available for those who want smart devices with more longevity. The extra info helps for making informed purchases!

Same planned obsolescence, different product. My non-smart thermostat works great and will for years to come.

That koolaid starts lookin real tasty to some folks doesn’t it?

“Current admin proves again that they don’t care about other humans or the environment we need to survive”

Good work Canada!

Symptoms of exploitation, oppression, and rights revoked.

Accurate

There are many issues with education in the US. Addressing other larger issues would probably lead to stuff like this changing just by nature.

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The final form: existential dread and increased insomnia

Trans rights are human rights!!!

Time to start padding out the products with sawdust again

There are many keepers of the poop knife lore, but none so innovative as you my friend. Get this person a promotion!

Samurai Champloo and totally different genre but Craig of the Creek

After finishing college. While applying for one of my first big kid jobs, there was a segment in which you could report mental illnesses as a disability. I cried about it more than once and probably will again.

I had been living in a deep depression and anxiety haze for the majority of 3ish years. I remember being confused why I’d be suddenly overwhelmed with emotional distress while walking to class and had no clue where it came from. I didn’t know I was also experiencing frequent panic attacks, sometimes daily.

Needless to say, I am now just aware that I’m periodically going to take trips back down and just try to “suit up” and prepare as best I can to survive them. It’s easier knowing more about what’s going on, but it’s still hell.

Proud of you for looking ahead and am here with y’all too

“Money can’t buy happiness” womp womppp

The US is proof enough already. No need to FAFO with these fascist fucks. They will not help you or anyone you know.